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![Show Contents]() Alinghan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Alinghan is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in the place named Allingham, which was in Kent. Allingham is a compound name, composed of the Old English elements Alling, which means holly, and ham, which means homestead. Thus, Allingham means holly homestead. 1 Early Origins of the Alinghan familyThe surname Alinghan was first found in Kent where they were Lords of the manor of Allingham. 2 Early History of the Alinghan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Alinghan research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1613 is included under the topic Early Alinghan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Alinghan Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Alinghan were recorded, including Alingham, Allingham, Hallingham, Allighan and many more. Early Notables of the Alinghan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Alinghan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Alinghan family to Ireland
Some of the Alinghan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 53 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Alinghan familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Alinghan family emigrate to North America: Walter Alinham who settled in Barbados in 1704. In Newfoundland, James Allingham, from County Donegal, settled in St. John's in 1834; William Allingham was a fisherman of the Brandy Islands in 1869.
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
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